Top undefeated lightweight prospect Devin Haney and his
father, manager and trainer Bill Haney Sr. met with members
of the Las Vegas media on Thursday as Haney continues
preparations for his Friday, Sept. 28 showdown against
three-time world title challenger Juan Carlos Burgos on
ShoBox: The New Generation.

The 10-round main event headlines a tripleheader live on
SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT) from Pechanga Resort Casino in
Temecula, Calif. The 19-year-old Haney (19-0, 13 KOs)
returns for his second consecutive challenge of 2018 on
ShoBox. His opponent Burgos (33-2-2, 21 KOs) is a veteran of
37 fights whose only defeats have come in world championship
bouts.

Here is what the Haneys had to say from the City Athletic
Boxing Gym in Las Vegas.
DEVIN HANEY

On his upcoming fight with world title challenger Juan
Carlos Burgos:

“Juan Carlos Burgos is a tough opponent who’s been in
multiple world title fights and has a lot of experience.
This will definitely be my toughest fight to date on paper,
and on September 28, I will show the world what Devin Haney
is made of.”

On having his first show as a promoter:

“I believe I’m the youngest promoter in boxing history and
it makes me very excited to make that claim. I look forward
to putting on great fights. I’m going to be the next
superstar in the sport, and I want to give other fighters
opportunities to showcase their talents. It’s a dream come
true and I couldn’t be happier to be fighting on SHOWTIME
under Devin Haney Promotions.”

On fighting at the Pechanga Resort Casino:

“The Pechanga is a beautiful venue where a lot of big fights
have taken place. I’m thrilled to be fighting at the new
arena, and it’s a great time for DHP because I know we are
going to pack the house.”

On making his second appearance on SHOWTIME:

“Man, it’s a blessing to be fighting on SHOWTIME not once,
but twice, before my 20th birthday. The national exposure we
get is incredible. Everyone knows SHOWTIME is the king of
boxing and I will shine just like I did last time. The fans
can expect another great performance.”

On what fans can expect from him on fight night:

“The fans can expect fireworks! I will show the world my
style, the ‘Devin Haney’ style! Everything that I do will be
on display.”
BILL HANEY SR.

On the progress of his son’s development:

“Devin is really coming into his own. Everyday he’s getting
better and better. There is no limit to his ability when it
comes to boxing. He’s a prodigy like no other in the sport.
He will be a superstar in boxing.”

On his recent training camp:

“Training camp is going as planned and Devin is looking
unbelievable. We’ve been doing a lot of strength and
conditioning training at the SNAC facility with Victor
Conte, and it’s been fantastic. Right now Devin is strong
and very sharp.”

On stepping up in competition against Juan Carlos Burgos:

“Burgos is a dangerous fighter with world championship
experience who went 12 rounds with one of the best fighters
[Mikey Garcia] in boxing. These are the type of fights that
take a fighters’ career to the next level, and I believe
Devin is ready to graduate.”